Bamanga Bubu Ngadimunku Aboriginal Corporation

Ngawiya (Sea Turtle)

Wakal (Freshwater Prawn) Wakal are small freshwater prawns. They can be found in streams and creeks where they hide under rocks. We use them as bait when fishing up-stream and in deep waterholes. 

Yinjul (Rainforest Parrot) The rainforest parrot is a very important totem (spirit being) for all Kuku Yalanji clan groups. Cultural knowledge of this spirit being has been passed down from generation to generation. The rainforest parrot cannot be touched or hunted for food. They have to be left alone. They Read more…

(KS): Wakuka (Kookaburra) Wakuka (Kookaburra) is an important totem or spiritual being for our Kuku Yalanji clans. We call him a messenger bird because he lets us know when a family member has passed away.

Ngawiya (Sea Turtle)

Walkarr (Bush Goanna)

Karrkurr (Green Tree Frog)

Karrkurr (Green Tree Frog)

Karrkurr (Green Tree Frog)

Diwan (Scrub Turkey) Diwan are bush food, an important source of meat. We also eat the eggs, they are a delicacy. The male bird looks after the nest and will not go far, as he has to protect the nest from bush goanna’s. If they come around he will send Read more…